Belt game 15,459 · October 4, 1981
New York Mets take the belt
New York Mets beat Montreal Expos 2–1 at home to start reign 7,248 of the MLB belt, the 88th for the franchise.
Montreal Expos had held it since October 2, 1981, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Mets held it for 187 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on April 9, 1982.
7,248Reign number
88Team's reign
1Defenses
187Days held